The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.

Amphibians and reptiles

The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.

Have you ever seen an Ozark Hellbender? Do you know the difference between a skink and a glass lizard? Can you name and identify the venomous snakes of Missouri? What’s a newt, anyway? Did you realize that Missouri is home to 13 native species of lizards and 17 species of turtles –several which are listed on the endangered species list?

Step outside and into the natural world, become an amateur herpetologist, discover interesting facts about Missouri amphibians and reptiles. See how many of the native Missouri species you can spot in the wild. Check them off the Missouri 4-H Herptology List as you do!

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State Fair

4-H exhibits and competitions are part of the fun of the Missouri State Fair. You won’t want to miss this special event; visit the 4-H building to see the projects of our 4-H youth or catch the judging competitions. Whatever your niche, there is something for everyone. Bring the family! The Missouri State Fair is located at the intersection of Highways 50 and 65, and less than 20 miles south of I-70, Sedalia is roughly an hour from Kansas City, Columbia and Jefferson City.